Rural Accommodation Andalucia

One of the most pleasurable and 'magical' holiday experiences ever – this was our third visit to Cortijo las Rosas in July over a 14 month period, which I think speaks volumes. Whatever time of year, the astounding owners have created a beautiful and idyllic rural haven in Andalucia, it's probably the most peaceful, tranquil and divine hideaway in Spain. The property boasts three superb and delightful casitas with excellent facilities that are situated in a breathtaking location cradled deep in the ancient olive groves that fill the region. It's spectacular by the exquisite swimming pool, which overlooks a stunning valley, particularly at night; either lit or unlit, just gazing under the vast myriad of stars and constellations dancing and winking at you (look out for shooting stars in July & August). Gilly and Marylynne energetically and effortlessly manage Las Rosas, which is clearly lovingly well maintained and runs like clockwork. They are extremely attentive hosts who care deeply that you enjoy your time and stay; nothing is too much trouble! They're tremendous fun, so kind, thoughtful and utterly charming. We highly recommend a 'Spa Day' at Cortijo las Rosas (or one-off treatment in Iznajar). We've done both! Relax while you have your 'treats' in the comfort of your Casita or private patio. Sarah Jackson is just wonderful and you definitely get more than a treatment – her kindness and healing qualities radiate through her work. Her deep tissue massage is beyond belief, but she also does full body massage and Indian head massage. There are more 'beauty' treatments such as facials, body exfoliation, pedicures, manicures, etc. too. I opted for the luxury holistic pedicure, which was incredible and simply didn't recognise my beautiful tootsies afterwards! Gilly and Marylynne's friendly advice is invaluable, both immersed in Spanish culture, they are extremely helpful and accommodating in guiding you at any given time; excursion, adventure, unique dining experiences, relaxation – appearing with guides, maps and further literature with an almost sixth sense! Right from the off, you know you're in very good hands. Las Rosas' location is a fantastic starting point to tour the Subbetica de Cordoba region; our day trips included Antequera, Cordoba, El Chorro, El Torcal nature reserve, Granada (the Albaicin), Priego de Cordoba and Zuheros. Cortijo las Rosas is the perfect retreat, an enchanting and 'magical' place to relax and unwind. Roll on 2014 when we plan to revisit our Spanish friends.

Un séjour de charme dans toute sa splendeur…

Logement aménagé avec beaucoup de goût.

Des oliviers, de la lavande, parfums d'été…

Accueil très chaleureux.
De précieux conseils pour visiter la région et ses richesses.

Calme, repos, détente au menu de ce fabuleux séjour passé au Cortijo Las Rosas.

Merci Gillian and Marylynne,

Sabine, Thibaud and Morgane

:p Es war wieder der perfekte Relax-Urlaub auf Cortijo Las Rosas! Wir haben die 10 Tage im geschmackvoll eingerichteten Casita Perdiz genossen, morgens im nicht-einsehbaren Patio gefruehstueckt, abends liessen wir den Tag in Ruhe am Pool mit einem Glas Rotwein ausklingen.
Unsere Vermieter, Gillian, Marylynne und Stephen waren uns wie immer eine grosse Hilfe, zuvorkommend und ihre gute Laune und ihr Humor sollen auch nicht unerwaehnt bleiben. Cortijo Las Rosas ist ausserdem der ideale Ausgangspunkt, um Sevilla, Granada, Cordoba und viele andere interssante Staedte in der naeheren Umgegend zu besuchen, was wir auch wieder genutzt haben.
Schade, dass die Tage so schnell vorbei waren. Naja, eventuell kommen wir im Herbst wieder…

Past the lake, through olive groves, down the track and….there is Cortijo las Rosas in splendid isolation. Very nicely restored as traditional 'casitas' with a fig tree and lots of herbs and lavender. We really appreciated the warm welcome of Marylynne and Gillian. Their advices, humor and of course the lovely Welcome Pack. They were very generous, thoughtful and helpful hosts. Thank you for a relaxing and peaceful two weeks and a perfect location for sightseeing Granada, Cordoba and Seville.

Prachtige plek, mooie huisjes, een aanrader!

Gillian & Marylynne zorgen voor een zeer uitgebreid en welkom ontvangst. De huisjes zijn stijlvol ingericht en van alle gemakken voorzien. Iedere huisje heeft een eigen patio met BBQ en de kamers zijn ruim. De omgeving is prachtig; dit is de ideale plek om een paar dagen helemaal niets te doen, aan het zwembad te hangen, te genieten van het uitzicht, de tuin, de omgeving en de Spaanse zon. Het is ook een goede lokatie voor dagtochtjes naar Cordoba en Granada. Een aanrader!

Beautiful place, beautiful cottages, highly recommended!"

Gillian & Marylynne provide a very comprehensive and welcome reception. The cottages are stylishly furnished and fully equipped. Each cottage has a private patio with BBQ and rooms are spacious. The setting is beautiful, this is the ideal place to spend a few days doing nothing at all, to hang out, enjoy the view, the garden, the environment and the Spanish sun by the pool. It is also a good location for day trips to Cordoba and Granada. Highly recommended!

After spending several days in the city of Córdoba during the fiesta of Las Cruces de Mayo we chose to spend a relaxing five nights at Cortijo Las Rosas before returning to Córdoba to see the Patios. We were delighted with our choice. Gillian and Marylynne have created a rural idyll set in beautiful countryside with magnificent views of wooded valleys and olive groves and living right next door to nature. From the start the owners' attention to detail was very evident. We were sent excellent directions, the final part of the journey being a 10-15 meander along a winding road with spectacular views over the lake and the town of Iznájar perched high on a rocky outcrop above it. Marylynne greeted us on arrival and took the time to show us around the cortijo and gave a full explanation as to where everything could be found. We stayed in Casita Galgo which is simply and tastefully decorated, fully equipped for self-catering and spotlessly clean and comfortable; laundry facilities are also available on site. The entire property and pool are perfectly maintained and we loved the beautiful gardens and our courtyard filled with the scent of the Jasmine which was in full bloom. As we arrived on a Sunday, we could not have managed without the welcome pack which had everything needed for several breakfasts and light meals. Nothing was too much trouble. Gillian and Marylynne were keen to know our interests and happily offered suggestions on local walks, places of interest and loaned us books on bird watching and wildlife; there was also plenty of information in the casita about the locality. Iznájar town is well worth visiting however, the Cortijo was a perfect base for exploring Córdoba Province and the Subbetica National Park. The historic Priego de Córdoba is charming and the rock formations of El Torcal stunning – don’t miss! Likewise, the Cueva de los Murciélagos above the town of Zuheros with its bats, stalactites, stalagmites and drawings and artefacts from the Neolithic and Palaeolithic periods is incredible; check the timetable beforehand. The lagoon at Fuente de Piedra is a birdwatchers paradise where we were lucky to see flamingos. Eating out locally was a little disappointing but evening meals and wine by the pool, surrounded by birdsong and watching the stars come out one-by-one were a joy (no light pollution). We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, the only thing that could have made it better would have been to have stayed longer and we would love to return.

Cortojo Las Rosas was a treasure of a find. Gilly and Marylynne were great hosts. This was our first holiday with our baby and they catered for our every need including lighting our log fire! The accommodation was full of character and comfort. The views of the Andalucian hills were breathtaking. Great location for some peace but also for good day trips to Granada and Cordoba to name a few. We look forward to returning one day soon!

Cortijo las Rosas was a treasure of a find. Gilly and Marylynne were great hosts. This was our first holiday with our baby and they catered for our every need including lighting our log fire! The accommodation was full of character and comfort. The views of the Andalucian hills were breathtaking. Great location for some peace but also for good day trips to Granada and Cordoba to name a few. We look forward to returning one day soon!

After searching for the perfect rural getaway my partner and I came across Cortijo Las Rosas. Nestled in rolling olive groves the Cortijo offers the discerning visitor peace and tranquility and you can feel the stress of the daily 9-5 slog melting away as soon as you arrive. The drive to the Cortijo offers some spectacular views of lake Iznajar, the surrounding countryside and Iznajar itself. Our accommodation was the gorgeous Casita Galgo which was tastefully decorated and had it's own courtyard which was perfect for those evening BBQ's. If lounging around the pool gets too much for you we found the Cortijo the perfect springboard to go off exploring the surrounding areas, and there was lots of information provided to help us decide where to go. Gilly, Marylynne and Steve made our stay a memorable one and we would like to thank you all very much for your warm welcome and expert knowledge of the local places of interest. A big thanks to Steve for taking us out on a bike ride along the Via Verde. We will definitely be coming back to Cortio Las Rosas. We loved it!

C'est endroit charmant avec des personnes charmantes, toujours soucieuses de rendre service. Nous sommes restés une semaine à la Casita, l'endroit est très tranquille au milieu des Oliviers. La maison est parfaitement équipée et décoréee avec gout. Bref c'est une adresse que je recommande à tous mes amis. on reviendra, c'est sur.